Pas de la Graille and the Lure ridges

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From Pas de la Graille, climb to the summit of Lure and descend along the ridge.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.68 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 971 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 948 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,974 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 5,230 ft
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Description of the walk

Drive to the Pas de la Graille car park.

(S/E) Take the path that follows the ridge to the junction signposted ‘Crête de Lure’.

(1) Turn left and leave the ridge. Cross the D53 and continue straight ahead to the three-way junction.

(2) Turn right towards Les Chaumettes.

(3) At the crossroads, turn right towards the Sommet de Lure. Join the D53 again.

(4) Follow the road to the left for a few metres, then turn right onto the track towards the transmission masts. Navigate the left-hand bend, then take the path on the right which climbs straight up the slope to reach the transmission masts.

(5) Turn right and follow the ridge to the Pas de la Graille car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,230 ft - Car park - Pas de la Graille (1599m)
  2. 1 : mi 0.76 - alt. 5,617 ft - Crête de Lure junction, on the left
  3. 2 : mi 0.99 - alt. 5,456 ft - Three-way junction, on the right
  4. 3 : mi 1.15 - alt. 5,390 ft - Les Chaumettes, on the right
  5. 4 : mi 1.68 - alt. 5,725 ft - D53
  6. 5 : mi 2.04 - alt. 5,974 ft - Lure summit
  7. S/E : mi 3.68 - alt. 5,253 ft - Car park - Pas de la Graille (1599m)

Reviews and comments

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Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
LEGIER Alain
LEGIER Alain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In November, before the snow falls, this is a lovely walk with breathtaking views. The north face of Lure is ablaze with sumptuous autumn colours.

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